VILLAGE REFUSE, RECYCLING, AND COMPOST Services
Curbside Refuse and Recycling Pickup
- In Winnetka, refuse and recycling are both picked up on the same day. Check the Village website for more information about what the curbside pickup schedule is for your neighborhood.
- For additional information about what materials are accepted in curbside recycling, check out these resources: SWANCC Curbside Recycling Guidelines and the EPA Top 10 in the Bin
Food Scrap Drop-off Program
- The Village offers six locations throughout Winnetka where residents can drop off their food scraps. You can find the locations and the hours available for drop-off on the Village website.
- For additional information about what can and cannot be composted in the Village drop-off program, check out our Winnetka Food Scrap Composting Guide. You might be surprised!
Specialty Recycling Services
- The Village of Winnetka also offers non-curbside recycling services for polystyrene (aka "Styrofoam"), large electronics, small handheld electronics, athletic shoes, fluorescent lightbulbs, and holiday lights and cords. Find out more information on the Village website.
solid waste agency of northern cook county (swancc)
What is SWANCC?
The Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) is an intergovernmental agency that facilitates the delivery of environmentally sound collection, diversion, and disposal of municipal waste for its 23 member communities.
Find out more on their website SWANCC.org or call or email with specific questions:
847-724-9205
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